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Merriam-Webster defines trope as a "figure of speech." For creative writer types, tropes are more about conveying a concept to the audience without needing to spell out all the details.

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Ambiguous Syntax

Ambiguous Syntax

Ambiguous Syntax

A simple statement becomes a bit of wordplay caused by an unclear use of a modifier. This is also known as a "syntactic ambiguity" or "squinting construction". This typically occurs through the use of multiple nouns, verbs, adjectives, etc, in … read more

"We rob banks" on this weeks ep where the guys talk about bad couples in the vein of Bonnie and Clyde.

Episode 164

February 12, 2016

Fat Princess Adventures

This week we're reviewing one of the biggest surprises at the end of 2015: Fat Princess Adventures! Is this game the sweet dungeon crawling adventure we've all been waiting for or is it too bitter to enjoy? We're also discussing our favorite examples of the trope Grotesque Cute!

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